This
issue:- This week's highlight/summary- LA Salsa Congress Info (also, see
info about Salsa/Hustle in April in Miami, see mailbag)- Salsaboston's other
events Wed: Sophia's Salsa Night, now with Casino
Rueda Thur: "Salsa for Gringos!"- Sponsor News- This
Week's Mailbag

[BCCA] Salsa Y
Control Dance Company......Monthly Workshop Series!!!! SATURDAY,
MARCH 20TH, 2004 Presenting: CHA CHA CHA workshop, Salsa y
Control Style!!! Invented in 1948 by
Enrique Jorrin, the Cha-cha-cha is one
of Cuba's most successful dance exports.
This irresistibly catchy rhythm is a
slower version of the Mambo, which gives the
dancer a more comfortable pace as he/she
glides across the floor. This workshop
will consist of footwork and partnerwork in
Cha-cha-cha which can also add spice to your Salsa.

Wednesday, April 11
Fashion Show at Sophia's, organized by Wanda of
SalsaBoston featuring Salseras from the New England
area plus fashions from Celia's world in
J.P. (now relocating to the
Arsenal Mall) for details and further
info, contact
Wanda Rosario at wanda@salsaboston.com

Lastly, if you're ready to hit the
Beach, The first weekend in April is the Hustle/Salsa Competition in Miami, a
HUGE annual event with tons of dancers, workshops, and dancing. I'm
planning to be down there then for a bit, so drop a note if you're
interested! Registration details and all below in the
mailbag.

If you haven't
heard, it's a whole new concept and it will feature all of BCCA's fabulous
instructors dancing there each week and giving the lessons. In other
words, you can expect to see JAM'NASTICS, Hacha Y Machete, Salsa Y Control (with
Johnny and Kelly), and SALSAlort there on a regular basis with many of their
students and dance company members. Lessons are month by month, so you can
develop a sense of continuity with each instructor.

A: Well, we have been listening to the feedback from many people
for the last 8 months since the BCCA opened, and observed what people want and
like, and we came up with this format to put together Boston's ONLY Saturday
Salsa Night, and not only that, in a spacious facility with Boston's best dance
floors and without all the nightclub hassle. This is truly an event "by
Salseros for Salseros".

Q: Will there be people there?

A:
Absolutely! This night is being put together by four dance companies, two
DJ's, SalsaBoston, the BCCA, and many friends. We intend that this will be
the premier Salsa Night on a weekend in Boston with a full house every
week!

Q: Where can I find more info about the night, parking, lessons,
etc.?

A: Several places:- Scroll down to the Mailbag item 1 for more
reopening info- Check out www.salsaboston.com/bcca- Check out the BCCA
website www.bccaonline.com- Call Olaf at 617-513-9841 to make group
reservations and if you have specific questions.- Call BCCA
at 617-738-2800 for general information about BCCA, classes, workshops,
sponsorship and contributions, and studio rentals for private parties and
workshops.

Q: Is there alcohol?

A: No, not at present due to
licensing. However, we don't intend to let that detract from the party, as
past experience has shown! Furthermore that allows the night to be open to
all ages, particularly the college people who are left out in the dark by the
nightclubs. BCCA is in the process of seeking a liquor license so that
patrons may enjoy some drinks, but this is a long and involved process.
Juice, soda, and water are available, as well as some snacks. If there is
demand, we will be looking into light food service like pizza slices and
empanadas, etc.

*******************More Salsa at
BCCA!*******************

In addition to Saturday nights, check out
what else is going on Salsa-wise at the BCCA:

Some people have been asking about the LA
Congress at the end of May, which has been well attended by Boston Salseros in
the past few years. Ticket prices go up again at the end of January.
Through Jan.31, event passes are only $300, and rooms are $95. Evening
only passes are also available. General info: http://alberttorresevents.com/congress/2004/
Registration form:

Salsa Night at Sophia's new
includes a Casino Rueda class from 7:45 to 9:00, as part of the night.
We're doing this because Casino Rueda is a blast and we don't see much of it
around here. In other words, we want to get it going in this area! The
lessons will be taught by members of JAM'NASTICS. There will be an
introductory lesson concurrent with an ongoing intermediate level class. If
you've never done Casino Rueda but know basic Salsa, take the introductory class
once or twice and graduate up to the intermediate level. If you've never
danced Salsa at all, Johnny and Kelly's regular Salsa class will of course still
be happening as usual from 9:00-10:00. $12 covers you for the whole night
($10 after 10:00). If you're an expert and don't plan to take Johnny and
Kelly's class, you will have an hour inbetween to practice, have a drink, or get
a bite to eat downstairs.

If you've never heard of Casino Rueda, it's an
"exhilarating" dance that comes from Cuba via Miami, that can best be described
as "Salsa meets square dancing", or "sychronized Salsa". It's a group
Salsa dance, with partners in a circle, there's a caller and and a bunch of
moves that everyone knows. As the dance progresses, everyone does the same
moves together, often trading partners as part of it. The whole thing is a
blast! If you ever danced in Miami, it's extremely popular down
there.

More details will be posted in
www.salsaboston.com/sophias/rueda.html,with a video clip as
well.

A lesson designed for true beginners, ESPECIALLY
those with two left feet. Learn basic dance fundamentals in addition to Salsa
basics. Taught by Yours truly (Olaf), who was once in your shoes! We
have a good time!

Don't be late! The first five minutes are the
MOST IMPORTANT! Drinks and Tapas at Sophia's 4 star restaurant, 6-9. Come early
and have a drink and a bite to eat, makes the lesson more fun!

Sangria & Salsa is HOT - Red
Hot!Every Friday, salsa your way over to the best social party in town. Our
professional dance teacher Rix brings years of experience offering beginner and
advanced Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. The fun starts at 7:30pm and NO partner
necessary! Optional salsa lessons begin at 8:00pm (8-9 Beginner 9-10
Intermediate) Bring your friends, sip sangria and get ready to salsa all night
long. THIS EVENT IS GREAT FOR GROUPS, BACHELOR-ETTE PARTIES, SINGLES or COUPLES
ON A DATE.

Wow. Juliana and I thank everyone for giving her such a
wonderfulbirthday party. Mambo Mondays was jamming! A special thanks
andnote of appreciation goes to Salsa y Control, and to April and her
Melazadancers - for being such great dancers and for being such great
people.

We are very excited about the way Havana Club is developing, and
welook forward to making some nice announcements next week!

But this
week is Salsa y Control's! This Friday, Havana ClubFiesta Friday is
taking a break and turning the stage (and party) over toSalsa y Control for
their social dance fundraiser. I hope everyone canmake it. We will be
upstairs at the BCCA, and it will be a great party!

Jeff
RobinsonJeff@HavanaClubSalsa.com617.312.5550****************************************************************2)On
April 15th salsa institution La Timba Loca brings their show "A La Rueda Rueda"
to Boston's Regattabar, featuring the 11-piece Cuban salsa extravaganza's new
repertoire and live rueda with Jamnastics and the MIT Rueda Group, with shows at
7:30 and 9:30PM.

It may not look like Spring is anywhere near with all this
snow and chill, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring it on ourselves. Join
us in a celebration to bring on the chirping birds and blossoming flowers, Salsa
style and HYM style!! We will have lots of great music and dancing,
performances (TBA), food, and raffles with great prizes. See details below
and special discounts.

Hacha Y Machete Presents...

Spring Salsa
Party!!

Come and get your dance on with the membersof Hacha Y Machete
Dance Company.Saturday April 3rdBrookline Community Center For the Arts
(BCCA)14 Green Street, Brookline, MA9:30 Lesson10:30 Party
startsPerformances at midnight (groups TBA)Cost $12 in advance $15 at
the door (See anyone of the HYM dancers for advance tickets or contact
info@hymstyle.com)

Discounts!!!

Members of dance companies get in
for $10Participants of the Masacote Entertainment Workshops on April 3rd
with Ana and Joel get in for $10Young people 18 and younger get in for
$10

Raffle...oooohhh

Prizes: CDs, T-shirts, Private Lessons,
certificates for Burju and Victor’s classes, and more...Tickets can be
purchased at any date before the event or during the event (see HYM
dancers).Cost for raffle ticket $2.

$25
per person if paid by March 10th$35 thereafter and at the doorbring your
friends, reserve a table of ten for $25 complimentary hors d'oeuvres & cash
bar

Fundraiser for the North Shore Civic BalletDonations are
tax-deductible781-631-6262Purchase tickets on line
www.salsaboston.com/marblehead/fiesta.htmlat the studio or by mailchecks
paybable to North Shore Civic Ballet,115 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, Ma
01915
www.havetodance.com/marblehead

****************************************************************5)

Save
the Date: FRIDAY, MARCH 19TH, 2004!!!!!!!!!!! ...........SALSA Y CONTROL DANCE
SOCIAL.................. Join us for an evening of dancing, performances and the
BEST SALSA by special guest DJ GANGSTA HERNAN!!!>9:00PM-10:00PM
Learn Cool Moves by Salsa y Control 10:00PM-2:00AM>Social Dancing
Peformances at around 11:00pm!!!!>Admission: $15>All Ages
Welcome>Plus many more surprises, more details coming
soon!
--------------------------------------------------------------Salsa Y
Control Dance Company......Monthly Workshop
Series!!!! .............SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH,
2004..................Presenting: CHA CHA CHA workshop, Salsa y Control
Style!!! Invented in 1948 by Enrique Jorrin, the
Cha-cha-cha is one of Cuba's most successful dance exports. This irresistibly
catchy rhythm is a slower version of the Mambo, which gives the dancer a more
comfortable pace as he/she glides across the floor. This workshop will consist
of footwork and partnerwork in Cha-cha-cha which can also add spice to your
Salsa.

Info:On Saturday June 20th
Six Flags New England will be hosting a Latino Music Festival Featuring Gilberto
Santa Rosa, Tego Calderone, and Tono Rosario. Tickets will be available in
April at
sixflags.com

EL COPA'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY!Saturday, March
20Every year, Copa celebrates the birthday's of our DJs.Please join us
for a special champagne toast at 11 PM.Please click the link below to get on
the guest list!You and your guest will be treated to free admissionuntil
11 PM and a free champagne toast in the Jungle Room.Must be 21+ and on the
guest list to partake ofchampagne toast.Three Floors Of Non-Stop
Entertainment Always!http://latinboston.com/elcopa.htm

****************************************************************9)Spring
is in the air (if only momentarily)! Time to shed those winter blues, dark
colors, long sleeves and embrace life with the energetic spirit of Latin music
and dance. There’s no more perfect way to CELEBRATE SPRING than WITH
SALSA!

THE SPRING SEMESTER STARTS IN ONE WEEK! Just getting into
the salsa groove? Now is a great time to learn those basics at Beginner
level. Already in the groove? Advanced Beginner and Intermediate
levels welcome newcomers.

BEGINNER: Mondays at 7:00pm
– 8:30pm
(starting March
22nd)
Brookline Community Center for the
Arts (BCCA)
14 Green St. in
Brookline
Near the Coolidge Corner T stop on
the Green Line
Public parking lots or street parking
available

BEGINNER: Thursdays at 8:00pm –
9:30pm
(starting March
25th)
Dance
Complex
536 Mass. Ave. in
Cambridge
Studio
5
Near the Central Square T stop on the
Red Line
Public parking lots or street parking
availableADVANCEDBEGINNER: Mondays
at 9:15pm – 10:45pm
(starting March
22nd)
Boston Dance
Company
550 Mass. Ave. in
Cambridge
3rd
floor
Near the Central Square T stop on the
Red Line
Public parking lots or street parking
availableINTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED:
Tuesdays at 9:00pm – 10:30pm
(starting March
23rd)
Boston Dance
Company
550 Mass. Ave. in
Cambridge
3rd
floor
Near the Central Square T stop on the
Red Line
Public parking lots or street parking
available

Classes are $15 each or five classes for $60 (All 5 classes
must be taken before Memorial Day weekend.)

The Radisson Deauville Resort was
sold to a new group of hoteliers and the reservations system will be changing
after January 31st! The Radisson chain will no longer be handling reservations
for rooms, and from this point forward we ask you to please call the toll
free or local number directly to the hotel (now called the Deauville Resort). We
are at 80% of our room block as of Jan. 20th, and need for you to be sure that
you have a room! CALL RISK FREE NOW TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT 800-327-6656,
305-865-8511

Our web is up and we have
finalized our event schedule and our workshops with the best instructors in
hustle and salsa. Registration and competition forms are at: http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/event_forms.htm
You must have your competition entry forms submitted no later than March 22,
2004. No exceptions.

On Saturday night of IHSC you will be entertained by
the Dance Dimensions Show. Imagine if you could see a musical dance review on
Broadway, or see a multi-talented dance show in Vegas, but not have to travel to
these expensive cities, or pay outrageous ticket prices! You could be at the
IHSC Saturday Night Dance Dimensions Show, the most talked about and sought out
ticket in South Florida and any dance convention in the country!

The show
is produced by World Dance Champions Billy Fajardo and Katie Marlow and directed
and choreographed by Broadway Dance Star Arte Phillips. Reservations are a must,
and the sooner you get your registration package in, the better the seats you
will get. A limited number of dinner tickets will be sold. After the show enjoy
social dancing to Henry Knowles in the Napoleon ballroom playing the best salsa
and Latin dance music. Bobby Morales will be playing the best hustle ad disco
music in the Richelieu Ballroom and Marc Fisher and guest DJ–s will be playing a
mixed variety of swing dance music in the Lejardin Ballroom. Dancing will go on
until 4 am. At midnight the finals of the Van McCoy Hustle Contest will take
place in the Napoleon Ballroom with $5000 in cash and prizes.

We will also be producing our own videos and dvd’s of the IHSC this
year, edited by us personally, and shot by famed videotographer George Winchell.
Go to your registration package and sign up for your videos ahead of
time.

On a Local scene:

Want to learn how to dance hustle? Billy
and Katie have top-rated videos for persons wanting to learn the basics through
advanced techniques. Call Katie at 954-927-9010 or go to http://www.billyandkatie.com for
videos of hustle. Katie Marlow and Billy Fajardo teach hustle every Monday night
at Dancesation 56 N. Fed. Hwy. in Dania, with a beginner class at 7pm and
intermediate/advanced at 8pm. Also, on Wednesday nights, Henry Herrera
& Zumel, IHSC 2003 salsa champions, from the Salsa Racing Studios, teach at
8pm an all levels casino style salsa class at Dancesation.

On the
National scene:

In 2004, IHSC will be hosting the regional contests for
the Van McCoy World Hustle contest in 10 locations around the United States. For
Contest results, locations, and rules go to:http://www.hustleandsalsa.com/van_mcoy_open.htm
The finals of the Van McCoy Contest will be at IHSC on Saturday April
3rd.